interval

noun
UK: /ˈɪntərvəl/
US: /ˈɪntərˌvɑːl/

  1. A period between two times or events.

    1. The interval before the movie was too long.
    2. There was a long interval between the two parts of the show so people could get refreshments.

  2. A space between two things; a gap.

    1. There is an interval between the trees.
    2. The plants were placed at regular intervals along the garden path to create a pattern.

  3. A difference in pitch between two notes.

    1. The interval between the notes was very wide.
    2. Understanding intervals is crucial for comprehending harmony in music composition.

Synonyms

space pause gap break period

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "interval" in English means: A period between two times or events., A space between two things; a gap., A difference in pitch between two notes..

The phonetic transcription of "interval" is /ˈɪntərvəl/ in British English and /ˈɪntərˌvɑːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "interval": space, pause, gap, break, period.

Example usage of "interval": "The interval before the movie was too long.". More examples on the page.